Normally, when it comes to keeping the government open for business, Republicans have had to work with Democrats on a bipartisan measure that both sides can support.
A new program to support caregivers of children with autism for a moment of self-care was unveiled on Saturday afternoon in Plains Township.
The National Fire Academy, the country's preeminent federal fire training academy, has canceled classes effective immediately amid the ongoing flurry of funding freezes and staffing cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration. FEMA announced the cancellations on Saturday. Firefighters, EMS providers and other first responders from across the country travel to the NFA’s Maryland campus for the institution’s free training programs.
KIDDER TOWNSHIP CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A ski resort in the Poconos is celebrating the end of winter in a unique way.
Big Boulder in Lake Harmony held its Annual Beach Party and Pond Skim on Saturday.
Hundreds of participants are there to enjoy cornhole tournaments, a rail jam, scavenger hunt, and more.
Organizers say it's a fun way to send off another great winter on the slopes of Jack Frost Big Boulder.
This is the last major event of the season.
Pews filled for Annual Saint Patrick’s Parade Day Mass in Scranton
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Keep your green attire handy because the Irish celebrations will continue on Sunday as Wilkes-Barre's 45th Saint Patrick's Parade hits the streets.
More than 100 groups and more than 1,500 participants walked and rode in last year's parade.
Celebrating the 63rd Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade
This year's parade steps off on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Several streets in Downtown Wilkes-Barre will close starting at 12:00 p.m.
One of the biggest St. Patrick's parades in the country stepped off Saturday morning in Scranton with a special appearance from a Super Bowl star at the festivities.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Leading up to the parade, the pews were full Saturday morning for the Annual Saint Patrick's Parade Day Mass at Saint Peter's Cathedral in Scranton.
Bishop Bambera led the mass, along with various priests from the Diocese of Scranton.
Local organizations also participated, including the Ancient Order of Hiberians, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, and the Saint Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County.
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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the parade stepped off Saturday afternoon, another longtime tradition was held in Downtown Scranton.
The Brian P. Kelly Memorial Two-Mile Foot Race took to the streets of Scranton, entirely along the parade route.
It's known as the oldest road race in the Scranton area.
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The race is held every year in honor of Brian P. Kelly, the 2004 Saint Patrick's Parade Association President, who lost his battle with cancer that same year.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of Lackawanna County's most treasured Irish traditions celebrated its 63rd year on Saturday.
Festivities are still flowing in the Electric City Saturday night after the Saint Patrick's Parade took to the streets of Downtown Scranton.
The Saint Patrick's Parade may have wrapped up yet another year in the Electric City, but all the Irish heritage is still being celebrated throughout the night.
It's all part of many traditions the historic parade embodies.
James Cosper pleaded guilty but mentally ill to criminal homicide for the fatal stabbing of his mother in December 2023.
